Menu Plan Monday: 1/18/16

Menu

January  16th – 31st, 2016

Hello from frigid Minnesota!  BRRRR!   It is –2 today, but with wind chill factored in it is –21.   Not a great day to go grocery shopping, but we have to.  It has been two weeks since last shopping and we are out of a lot of things!  It never fails it is always freezing cold around my birthday!    There are a lot of carry over meals from our last menu.  As you can see, I didn’t do great with the second week of our menu.   I was working some extra hours at home to get caught up on some projects and that really cut into my evening prep time.   I usually would prep in the morning, but I was sleeping in and not having enough time to get things ready.   Hopefully I will be back on track now.   Menu planning sure does save us from eating fast food,  but does take some planning.    Hope you are staying warm and having a great weekend. 

Some Favorite Meals from Last Menu:

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup  (use left over rice from previous night)

Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps – Chips – Grapes

Our Two – Week Menu:

Saturday, 16th – Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Sunday, 17th – Paul cooking for my birthday!

 

Monday,  18th- (soccer)  No Peek Beef Tips over Mashed Potatoes (oven 2-1/2  to 3 hours) and carrots

Tuesday, 19th – (FPU) (4) CHICKEN CHILI  (Fresh January 1st, 2016)

Wednesday, 20th – POT ROAST, persimmon & endive salad – #5 (Fresh Dec. 18, 2015)

Thursday,21st  – (soccer) Mexican Casserole (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)

Friday, 22nd  – French Bread Pizza

Saturday, 23rd- Slow Cooked French Onion Soup (8 Hours) – (Eating Well – Jan/Feb 2016 – pg 48)

Sunday, 24th – Simple Brown Sugar & Mustard Pork Tenderloin – pg 66,  Baked Potato and Brown Butter Pea Amandine ((Eating Well – Jan/Feb 2016 – pg 45)

 

Monday,25th – (soccer) – SHRIMP SCAMPI and spinach rice (Fresh January 15th, 2016)

Tuesday, 26th – (FPU) –  BEEF STIR-FRY brown rice (Fresh January 15th, 2016)

Wednesday, 27th – HAM AND BROCCOLI SOUP spinach salad (Fresh January 15th, 2016)

Thursday,28th – (soccer) – Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Friday, 29th –  Fish Sandwiches and Fries

Saturday, 30th – Chicken, Rutabaga Fries, Broccoli (Fresh December 25th, 2015)

Sunday, 31st – Herb and Garlic Roasted Chicken , Stuffing,  Green Beans 

 

Next Menu:

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup 

 

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

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For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. 

Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is also great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend.  Perfect weekend to curl up with a book and hot cocoa!

Menu Plan Monday: 1/4/16

Menu

January 4th – 17th , 2016

Happy New Year!   I wish you all the very best for 2016.   I am excited for the new year and to get back to our normal routine in our household and some much healthier eating!!    We had a wonderful Holiday Season with many wonderful foodie experiences.   We are a family that loves to enjoy good food together with our friends and families over the holiday season!  The means parties and lot of food.

My goal for January is to limit our gluten and sugar intake.   Man, did we ever eat sugar over the holidays!  I also hope to increase our veggie intake a bit more.   We have one child at home yet, and he is very good about eating various vegetables.   It is all about planning and having those healthy meals ready.  A bit of a struggle at times for me as  I work full-time and feel a bit stretched at times.   I also have to make sure I have more carbs available for my young athlete!  His needs as he trains year round are a bit different than mine.

 

Saturday, 2nd-  Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup  (use left over rice from previous night)

Sunday, 3rd – Corn and Crab  Chowder  (Biggest Book of Soup and Stews pg 30) and Salad– (Leftover Crab from New Years)

 

Monday, 4th – (Soccer Practice)- Roast Chicken, Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts- #1  (Fresh Dec. 18, 2015) 

Tuesday, 5th  – (North Campus Parent Registration) – Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps – Chips – Grapes

Wednesday, 6th – Honey Chicken and Cauliflower, Mushroom Potatoes – #2(Fresh Dec. 18, 2015)

Thursday, 7th –(Soccer) – Lazy Chicken Butternut Squash Lasagna – #4 (Fresh Dec. 18, 2015)

Friday, 8th – Hamburgers and Oven Fries

Saturday, 9th – Mexican Casserole (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)

Sunday, 10th – POT ROAST, persimmon & endive salad – #5 (Fresh Dec. 18, 2015)

 

Monday, 11th- (Soccer) – Slow Cooked French Onion Soup (8 Hours) – (Eating Well – Jan/Feb 2016 – pg 48)

Tuesday, 12th (Plan Development) – Asian Stir Fry  (didn’t like the sauce) 

Wednesday, 13th – Chicken, Rutabaga Fries, Broccoli (Fresh December 25th, 2015)

Thursday, 14th – (Soccer) – Simple Brown Sugar & Mustard Pork Tenderloin – pg 66,  Baked Potato and Brown Butter Pea Amandine ((Eating Well – Jan/Feb 2016 – pg 45)

Friday, 15th – OFF DENTAL APPT – Nacho Bar – Chile Con Queso

Saturday, 16th – Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons 

Sunday,  17th – No Peek Beef Tips over Mashed Potatoes (oven 2-1/2  to 3 hours) and carrots

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

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For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. 

Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is also great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

Happy New Year!  Wishing you a year full of love, peace, joy and gratitude.

Menu Plan – 12/29/15

Menu

Dec  29th – January 3rd, 2016

Christmas

Merry Christmas from White Bear Lake!
Always fun when you include pets in candid pictures

 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!  I love the time between Christmas and the New Year.  It is such a great time to relax and get some planning done for the upcoming year.  My planning includes our last two Meals/Family Get-Together.  I will be so ready to eat nothing but vegetables after this.  I think I had enough cheese, cream cheese and seafood for a bit.   Don’t get me wrong,  I love all the traditional foods we eat, but my pants are getting too tight!

Here is our short menu for the rest of the week to get us back to our normal shopping day of Saturday.    Routines should be back to normal after this menu, which will be nice.  

Tuesday, Dec 29th – Pork Chops, Rosemary Rice, Carrots

Wednesday, Dec 30th – Taco Soup

Thursday, Dec 31st – New Years Eve:   Baked Ravioli, Popcorn Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi Dip, Cheese Ball/Crackers  and Chopped  Italian Salad (I just need some veggies!!!!)

Friday, January 1st – New Years Day:  Crab Legs & Lobster,  Wild Rice and Mixed Veggie

Saturday, 2nd  Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup  (use left over rice from previous night)

Sunday, 2rd  Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or LEFTOVERS depending

 

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

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For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. 

Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is also great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

Happy New Year!  Wishing you a year full of love, peace, joy and gratitude.

Menu Plan Monday: December 7th

Menu

Dec  5th – Dec. 12th,  2015

 

Saturday, 5th – Turkey Tetrazzini  (Grocery Shopping)

Sunday, 6th –  Slow Cooker Bacon Mac and Cheese (S/D Dec/Jan 2016 pg 45) with Chicken Sausages  (Baking Cookies for Cookie Exchange- Eggnog Thumbprints)

Monday, 7th – (Amy Party at 6:30)Mexican Casserole (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)

Tuesday, 8th – (MCS Christmas Concert??)  Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine   (S/D Dec/Jan 2016 pg 24  (bonus Section)

Wednesday, 9th – (FPU) – Soup – Steve Cooks

Thursday, 10th –  LEFTOVERS

Friday, 11th – Chicken Quesadilla and Sliced Apples (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)

Saturday, 12th – Szechwan  Pork and Veggies (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 )

 

Future Meal:

(Family Dinner) Prime Rib, Carrots and Baked Potato, Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad (pg 54) TOH  Sept/Oct 2015
Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs , Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon and Rosemary – TOH Nov 2015 – pg 25, Mac & Cheese TOH Sept/Oct pg 86
Sunday, 6th –(Family Dinner) – Sunday Stuffed Pork Chops -TOH  Sept/Oct 2015
Panera Copycat Autumn Soup
Butternut Squash Soup and Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese

 

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The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

Wishing you all a wonderful week and a Blessed Holiday Season 

Menu Plan Monday: November 23rd

Menu

November 23rd – Dec  6th,  2015

 

Saturday, 21st  –  VERSATILE SLOW-COOKER CHILI

Makes 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 – 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 – 15-oz. cans kidney beans or black beans, drained
1 envelope dry chili seasoning
15-oz can of water, or more or less 

  1. Brown ground beef or turkey in a non-stick skillet. Drain
  2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
    ** Fix-It and Forget-It – 5 Ingredient Favorites

Sunday, 22nd – The Best Chicken & Dumplings (pg 75)
Monday 23rd – Beef Fajita Bowl (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)
Tuesday 24th – Ginger Beef and Broccoli with Brown Rice  (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)
Wednesday 25th – (Thanksgiving Eve Service) Mexican Pizza /Chips and Salsa/ Grapes (Emeals A – 553)Thursday, 26th – (Thanksgiving)

Simple Turkey  / Herb Butter
1 14-15 pound turkey
1 stick margarine, softened
Bay leaves
Adobo, to taste
1 carrot, chunked
1 stalk celery, chunked
1 onion, quartered
1 green apple, quartered
½ C. water

Heat oven to 500 degrees. Wash the turkey and pat dry (save the bags of parts for your gravy). In the turkey cavity place all your vegetables. Separate the skin carefully from the turkey and place bay leaves and slices of half of the margarine under the skin. Rub the outside of the turkey with the rest of the margarine. Season to taste with adobo. Place turkey breast side up in a roasting pan. Put water in pan around the bird not over, you don’t want to wash away the margarine or seasoning. Cover turkey tightly with foil, removing the foil about 1 hour before turkey is done to brown the skin. Cook turkey at 500 degrees for 30 minutes, turn oven down to 325 and cook for 3-4 hours or until done, a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh without touching the bone should read 180 degrees when bird is fully cooked. Let turkey rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Stuffing-Dressed Up

2 boxes of stuffing mix like Stove top
1 huge onion, sautéed
4 stalks celery, sautéed
1 lb. sausage, cooked

Prepare stuffing according to package directions, before serving stir in other ingredients.

Green Bean Casserole x 2

Prep Time:  10 minutes        Cooke Time: 30 minutes                  Serves 6
1 can (10 ¾ oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup
½ cup milk
1 tsp soy sauce
dash of pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans or canned
1-1/3 cups French Fried Onions
Mix soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 2/3 cups onions in 1 ½ qt. Casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot.

Stir. Sprinkle with remaining onions.  Bake 5 minutes.

Dinner Rolls
Cranberry Caramelized Onion Sauce
Ingredients
1 Tbs. vegetable or canola oil
1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 12-oz. bag fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, rinsed and picked over (3-1/2 cups)
1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

  1. In a 10-inch straight-sided sauté pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, a pinch of salt, and a grind or two of pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden-brown and very soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium high, and cook the onions, stirring often, until deep caramel-brown, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the cranberries, sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat
  3. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then cover, turn off the heat, and let cool to room temperature

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Bacon

Sugarfree Pumpkin Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Friday, 27th – (Movie Night) Turkey Soup with Egg Noddles and Vegetable (Thanksgiving Island)
Saturday, 28th- Szechwan  Pork and Veggies (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 )
Sunday, 29th –(Family Dinner) Prime Rib, Carrots and Baked Potato, Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad (pg 54) TOH  Sept/Oct 2015 

 

Monday, 30th – (Training Academy –6:00) – Mexican Casserole (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)
Tuesday,  Dec. 1st – (Mom Works Late)

Baked Pork Chops With Rice, Peas
Ingredients
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of water
1 cup wine (water can be used instead)
1 cup raw rice
6 pork chops, fat removed
1 package onion soup mix
sliced mushrooms
sliced almonds
Directions
Mix soup and water; add wine, if desired. Stir 1/2 of soup mixture with rice. Put in a buttered 9 x 13 inch dish. Place pork chops on rice mixture and cover with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle onion soup mix, mushrooms, and almonds on top. Bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees

Wednesday, 2nd – (FPU8) – Eating at Church
Thursday, 3rd- Fall Skillet – Fresh 20 – 11/6
Friday, 4th – (Movie Night) –Chicken Quesadilla and Sliced Apples (Fresh 20 –11/13/15)
Saturday, 5th- Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs , Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon and Rosemary – TOH Nov 2015 – pg 25, Mac & Cheese TOH Sept/Oct pg 86
Sunday, 6th –(Family Dinner) – Sunday Stuffed Pork Chops -TOH  Sept/Oct 2015

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The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

Wishing you all a wonderful week and a Blessed Thanksgiving!!!

 

 

Future Meals:

Panera Copycat Autumn Soup

Butternut Squash Soup and Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese

Menu Plan Monday: November 7th

Menu

November 7th – 22nd,  2015

 

Saturday,  7th – Chicken, Broccoli Quinoa(Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 ) 

Sunday, 8th – – Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Baguettes, Salad

Monday, 9th – 

Baked Pork Chops With Rice, Peas

Ingredients
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of water
1 cup wine (water can be used instead)
1 cup raw rice
6 pork chops, fat removed
1 package onion soup mix
sliced mushrooms
sliced almonds
Directions
Mix soup and water; add wine, if desired. Stir 1/2 of soup mixture with rice. Put in a buttered 9 x 13 inch dish. Place pork chops on rice mixture and cover with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle onion soup mix, mushrooms, and almonds on top. Bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees

Tuesday, 10th – Noodle Soup and Grilled Cheese

Wednesday, 11th – Biscuit and Gravy, Scramble Eggs

Thursday, 12th – Chicken and Rice Soup (Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 )  (Very Good Add to Site)
Friday, 13th – Turkey Reuben Sandwiches, Veggies and Hummus (Emeals A – 553) (Very Good Add to Site)

1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
12 Slices  Bread
6 Swiss Cheese
1  lb thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
1 (14oz) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1/2 Cup Thousand Island Dressing
1/4 cup butter, softened

Spread mustard over 1 side of 6 bread slices. Top with 1 slice cheese. Place Turkey over cheese; top with sauerkraut and dressing.  Cover with remaining bread slices. Spread butter on outsides of sandwiches. Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until brown.

Saturday, 14th – Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs , Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon and Rosemary – TOH Nov 2015 – pg 25, Mac & Cheese TOH Sept/Oct pg 86

Sunday, 15th – Hearty Beef Sweet Potato Stew – TOH  Sept/Oct 2015 – 38 – Easy Cheese Biscuits TOH Dec 2-15 –pg 80 (Very Good – Add)

 

Monday, 16th – Meatloaf, Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Pots – TOH Nov 2015 – pg 57, Carrots –

Tuesday, 17th – Creamy Chicken Quinoa Soup  – Fresh 11/6 (Good – Add)

Wednesday, 18th – Leftovers

Thursday,  19th – Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise – TOH Nov 2015 and Fruit – pg 90 (Good –Add)

Friday, 20th – Mexican Pizza /Chips and Salsa/ Grapes (Emeals A – 553)

Saturday, 21th –

VERSATILE SLOW-COOKER CHILI

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 – 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 – 15-oz. cans kidney beans or black beans, drained
1 envelope dry chili seasoning
15-oz can of water, or more or less 

  1. Brown ground beef or turkey in a non-stick skillet. Drain
  2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

** Fix-It and Forget-It – 5 Ingredient Favorites

Sunday, 22nd – Pork Chops with Herbed Cream Sauce, Baked Potatoes and Broccoli – (Taste of Home Cookbook –dark brown  – pg 166)

 

 

FUTURE IDEAS

http://crockpotrecipes101.com/blog/2008/07/crockpot-chicken-chow-mein.html

Fall Skillet – Fresh 20 – 11/6

Szechwan  Pork and Veggies (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 )

BREAKFAST

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche – TOH Nov 2015 pg

SOUP
Butternut Squash and Sage Soup – NOV 2015

SUNDAY

Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn

Fontina Rolled Chicken – TOH  Sept/Oct 2015

Sunday Stuffed Pork Chops -TOH  Sept/Oct 2015

The Best Chicken & Dumplings TOH  Sept/Oct 2015 

 

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The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

 

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to chose from at a very affordable price.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Blessings

Menu Plan Monday: October 26th

Menu

October  26th – November 1st

 

Sunday, 25th – Chicken Burritos and Sautéed Snap  Peas (Fresh 20 GF October 23rd, 2015 ) Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Monday, 26th –Lasagna Roll Ups , Brussels Sprouts Salad (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 ), Garlic Bread

· LASAGNA ROLL UPS

· spaghetti sauce (your choice)

· 1 lb mozzarella cheese

· 15 ounces ricotta cheese

· parmesan cheese

· 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach, rinsed and squeezed out

· 1 egg

· lasagna noodle

  1. cook lasagna noodles about 2-5 min shorter than the time it says (they are easier to handle then) mix all together in a bowl.
  2. Grated mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, frozen spinach, and the egg.
  3. Add some Parmesan cheese.
  4. lay out lasagna noodles, spread the cheese mixture.
  5. then add sauce.
  6. roll lasagna noodle, place in a 13 x 9 in pan (this will hold about 12 roll ups) keep doing this until your pan is full.
  7. then spread more sauce and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. When it is time to bake take out the sauce and the roll ups as many as you need.
  9. Bake 350 oven for 40 min (if thawed) or until cheese is melted

Tuesday, 27th  –  Honey Spice Chicken and Quinoa(Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 )

Wednesday, 28th – Slow Cooker Chili

VERSATILE SLOW-COOKER CHILI

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 – 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 – 15-oz. cans kidney bens or black beans, drained
1 envelope dry chili seasoning
15-oz can of water, or more or less 

  1. Brown ground beef or turkey in a non-stick skillet. Drain
  2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

** Fix-It and Forget-It – 5 Ingredient Favorites

Thursday, 29th – Bacon Butternut Quinoa (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 )  Chicken Parmesan (21 Day pg 144)

Friday, 30th  – Bean Quesadillas and Garlic Green Beans (Fresh 20 GF October 2, 2015 )

Saturday 31st – Chicken and Rice Soup (Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 )

Sunday, November 1st – Szechwan  Pork and Veggies (Fresh 20 GF October 9, 2015 ) – Cream  Cheese Wontons

 

Next week:  http://crockpotrecipes101.com/blog/2008/07/crockpot-chicken-chow-mein.html

 

f20-logo

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to choose from at a very affordable price.  In an attempt to eat healthier, I signed up for Fresh 20.   Another great website for menu ideas is “Mommy’s Kitchen”.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: October 5th, 2015

 

Menu

October 2nd – 18th

Friday, October 2nd – Pizza

Saturday, October 3rd -CRAB STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS with Brown Rice (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 ) Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Sunday, October 4th –  

Apple cinnamon steel cut oats! Double recipe for weekend leftovers.

2 cups steel cut oats
1 cup half and half
8 cups water…
2 chopped apples
Cinnamon to taste

Crockpot on low for 8-9 hours

HONEY DIJON CHICKEN Butternut “Risotto” & Snap Peas (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 )

Lunch Items for the week:   Egg Food Young-ish

Monday – 5th (Working late – Soccer Practice) – LEFTOVERS

Tuesday,  6th  – (Soccer 5:30) –  Best Broccoli Cheese Soup

Wednesday, 7th – (FPU) – Taco Salad (Crockpot) 

Thursday, 8th – (Soccer 5:30) –   Spaghetti and Meatballs

Friday, 9th –  Gourmet Italian Club Sandwich  & Caesar Salad (Emeals A – 551)

Saturday, 10th – Beef STEAK – Mushroom Potato Hash (Fresh 20 GF September 18, 2015 ) Add Vegetable

Sunday,11th – (Game 2:00) – GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN  Smashed Spinach Potatoes Green Bean Feta Salad (Fresh 20 GF September 4, 2015 )

 

Monday,12th – (Soccer 6:00) Bacon Butternut Quinoa (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 )  Chicken Parmesan (21 Day pg 144)

Tuesday, 13th – (Soccer 5:30) – Honey Spice Chicken and Quinoa(Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 )

Wednesday, 14th – (Family Night no FPU) – Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Salad (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 ) – Fish/Tilapia

Thursday, 15th- (Soccer 5:30)  Chicken and Rice Soup (Fresh 20 GF September 25, 2015 )

Friday, 16th – Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Saturday, 17th – Pork Burgers, Fries,  Coleslaw

Sunday, 18th – Baked Teriyaki Chicken,  Loaded Twice Baked  Pot Casserole  x 2 –  Carrots – Taste Sept/Oct – 15 –p39

 

 

f20-logo

The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

 

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to choose from at a very affordable price.  In an attempt to eat healthier, I signed up for Fresh 20.   Another great website for menu ideas is “Mommy’s Kitchen”.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

 

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: September 19th

Menu

September 5th – September 20th

Grocery Weekend once again.  I was hoping to make it 3 weeks before I shopped, but that didn’t work out.  To align with health goals for the year, you can see I added  a few more Gluten Free Recipes.  I really wasn’t enjoying the Emeals Menus,especially the Gluten Free.   I was excited about the meals.  I have received Emeals for years!  My subscription there ends in November so I decided to try a new menu service!   I became a member at Fresh 20, link at the end of menu.   I like this is all fresh ingredients, which is what I want to be feeding my family.    I was excited about the new menu options!  I have learned that a gluten free diet does  not fuel my young soccer player, so I add some items to the meal for him such as dinner rolls, extra servings of the protein.  So I will be doubling the recipes, which works well for me taking my lunch to work. 

I have been following a new diet, it is the 21-day Tummy Diet.  The research suggests some foods can cause a lot of trouble with your digestion and some foods are soothing to your digestion.  I am know to have a lot of digestion trouble.   I am on the last day of Phase 1.   Phase two starts tomorrow, this  will be Days 5-15 of the diet.   I can now add oat bran and quinoa to my diet, which has mostly been lean protein, good tummy vegetables and fruits.   As you can see from the menu below there are days when I am  not eating what the family is.  But most of the gluten free recipes I can eat! 

 

Saturday, 19th – (Lakeshore Players) Chicken with Stuffing and Corn

Sunday, 20th-( AWAY Game  3:30)  Beef Roast, Roasted Carrots and Potatoes, Dinner Rolls (Amy bringing Salad and dessert)

Monday, 21st- (Practice 6:00) – BLT Cobb Salad (triple recipe for our family)

Tuesday, 22nd –(Practice 7:45) –  Steve’s Birthday Choice:   Corn & Ham Chowder/Baguette /  Salad ( Biggest Book of Soup and Stews pg 30)

Wednesday, 23rd(FPU) CHILI made with ground pork, (Fresh 20 GF September 18, 2015 )

Thursday, 24th (Practice 5:45) – SALISBURY TURKEY ,POTATOES & BROCCOLI (Fresh 20 GF September 18, 2015 ) Add Rolls

Friday, 25th –  Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Saturday, 26th – Country Meatloaf,– Loaded Twice Baked – Pot Casserole –  Carrots – Taste Sept/Oct – 15 –p39

Sunday, 27th (AWAY Game 2:00) – Baked Teriyaki Chicken,

 

Monday, 28th – (Practice 6:00) – (Pancakes, Eggs & Oven Bacon)

Tuesday, 29th- (Practice 5:45) – GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN  Smashed Spinach Potatoes Green Bean Feta Salad (Fresh 20 GF September 4, 2015 )

Wednesday 30th – (FPU) Taco Salad (Crockpot)  (end of Phase 2)

Thursday, October 1st(Practice 5:45) – Beef STEAK – Mushroom Potato Hash (Fresh 20 GF September 18, 2015 ) Add Vegetable

Friday, October 2nd – Gourmet Italian Club Sandwich  & Caesar Salad (Emeals A – 551)

Saturday, October 3rd -CRAB STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS with Brown Rice (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 ) Add Vegetable

Sunday, October 4th – HONEY DIJON CHICKEN Butternut “Risotto” & Snap Peas (Fresh 20 GF September 11, 2015 )

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The Fresh 20 is a 5 day meal plan. They offer the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free,
Classic, Vegetarian, For One, Kosher and Lunch

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to choose from at a very affordable price.  In an attempt to eat healthier, I signed up for Fresh 20.   Another great website for menu ideas is “Mommy’s Kitchen”.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: September 5th

 

Menu

September 5th – September 20th

 

Saturday, Sept 5th –  Skillet Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups  (uses Rotis Chicken) (pg38 – Food and Family Summer 2015) – Green Beans (50 Minutes)

Sunday, 6th – All in on BBQ Pork Chops – (crockpot 5 hours)

Monday, 7th – (LABOR DAY) BBQ ribs, Potato Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad   (S&B Blue pg 170) and Melons

Tuesday, 8th – (soccer practice 5:45) Beef EnchiladasMexican Rice

Wednesday, 9th – (LEADER TRAINING)  Chicken Salad Sandwiches – Chips

Thursday, 10th – (soccer prac – 5:45) (Pancakes, Eggs & Oven Bacon)

Friday, 11th –   Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Sliders

Saturday, 12th – Chili made with ground pork

Sunday, 13th – (soccer –3:45) – Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Corn

 

Monday, 14th – (soccer –6:00) – Beef Tortellini Skillet – TasteSept/Oct -15 pg 22

Tuesday, 15th – Beef  and Bean Tacos

Wednesday, 16th – (opening night of Confirmation)-Turkey Reuben Sandwiches, Veggies and Hummus (Emeals A – 553)

Thursday, 17th –  (soccer –5:45)  – Biscuits and Gravy

Friday, 18th –  (midnighter) Chicken Alfredo Pizza  

Saturday, 19th – (Lakeshore Players) Chicken with Stuffing and Corn

Sunday, 20th – Country Meatloaf,– Loaded Twice Baked – Pot Casserole –  Carrots – Taste Sept/Oct – 15 -p39

 

eMeals - Easy Meals for Busy People!

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday.  Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution.  Many meal plans to choose from at a very affordable price.  We have switched to the 30 Minute Meal plan and find it so easy to plan our menu! Another great website for menu ideas is “Mommy’s Kitchen”.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!